*Area of Research*: Chemical Ecology & Ecophysiology
*Location*: Department of Renewable Resources, University of Alberta,
Edmonton (Alberta, Canada)
*Description of positions*: The interdisciplinary project goal is to
characterize
the contributions that metabolomics and genomics-assisted tree breeding can
play in comprehensive forest planning. Postdoctoral fellows (PDFs) sought
for this project to assess the activities of tree defense and
ecophysiological responses to insect herbivory and drought. The PDFs will
characterize the secondary compounds, anatomy, and ecophysiology of two
conifer species (lodgepole pine and white spruce) in response to insect
herbivory and drought treatments in both greenhouse trials and associated
progeny field trials in Alberta. The PDFs will be responsible for
conducting and coordinating both lab and field investigations that include
anatomical and chemical characterization of tree defenses, assessment of 13C,
gas exchange, and chlorophyll fluorescence plant drought response,
implementation of greenhouse and field experiments, data management,
statistical analyses, writing reports and peer-reviewed journal
manuscripts, and interact with industrial and government partners. The PDFs
will also assist with supervision of full and part-time research assistants
and undergraduate students. Even though each PDF will have his/her own
research projects, it is expected that they work and collaborate together.
*Salary*: $50,000+ benefits per year, commensurate with experience.
*Required qualifications*: PhD in a relevant field is required. The ideal
candidate should have background and experience in chemical ecology,
ecophysiology, entomology, forest ecology, with strong analytical chemistry
of plant secondary compounds (primarily terpenes and phenolics) using GC-MS
and LC-MS, and writing skills. Suitable applicants with a primary
background in one or more areas, plus interest in other research areas, are
encouraged to apply.
*Application instructions*: All individuals interested in these positions
must submit: (1) an updated CV; and (2) a cover letter explaining their
qualities, including a list of 3 references and along with their contact
information (a maximum of 2 pages). Applications should be sent by email to
Nadir Erbilgin (erbilgin(a)aulberta.ca) and Barb Thomas (bthomas(a)ualberta.ca)
by the closing date. Please list “PDF application in Tree Responses to
Insect Herbivores and Drought” in the subject heading.
*Closing date*: November 30, 2016.
*Supervisors*: Nadir Erbilgin (https://sites.ualberta.ca/~erbilgin/) and
Barb Thomas (
http://www.rr.ualberta.ca/StaffProfiles/AcademicStaff/Thomas.aspx)
*Expected start date*: January 2017 (with some flexibility)
*Terms*: 1-4 years (1st year initial appointment, with additional years
subject to satisfactory performance).
*Note: Nadir Erbilgin will be attending to the ICE meeting in Orlando in
September. Potential applicants with questions related to the positions
should arrange a meeting him.*
*--------------*
*Nadir Erbilgin*
*Canada Research Chair & Associate Professor*
*Department of Renewable Resources*
*4-42 Earth Sciences Building*
*University of Alberta*
*Edmonton, Alberta Canada T6G 2E3*
*Phone: (780)-492-8693*
*Fax: (780)-492-1767*
Dear Colleagues
A faculty position is available in the Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute ( www.fabinet.up.ac.za ) at the University of Pretoria in South Africa.
The incumbent will be responsible for undertaking goal-directed research in Entomology and Ecology as part of a team focused on tree health, as well as participate in postgraduate supervision and undergraduate teaching in these fields. Research experience with mathematical or statistical skills linked to ecological theory or modeling of biological systems will be especially valuable. The incumbent will work in a world leading research team and institute and contribute to its engagement with a broad range of stake holders, including international collaborators, local government and industry, as well as funding organisations.
Please help us spread to word to prospective candidates. The closing date for applications is 30 September.
More information can be found here:
http://upnet.up.ac.za/psp/pshcmpra/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.…
For further information, please contact Prof Mike Wingfield:
mike.wingfield(a)fabi.up.ac.za
Best regards
Bernard Slippers
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Bernard Slippers (PhD)
Professor, Department of Genetics and
Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI), University of Pretoria, South Africa
www.fabinet.up.ac.za/bslippers
Twitter @bernardslippers
Project leader:
Future Africa initiative
www.up.ac.za/futureafrica
Africa Science Leadership Programme
www.up.ac.za/aslp
Member and Alumnus of the South African Young Academy of Science and the Global Young Academy
www.globalyoungacademy.netwww.sayas.org.za
Postal address:
Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI) | University of Pretoria | Private bag X20 | Hatfield | 0028 | South Africa
Physical address:
Cnr Lynnwood and University Roads | Hatfield 0083 | Pretoria | South Africa
Tel +27124202463
The 58th annual Southern Forest Insect Work Conference will be held 25-28 July 2017 (Tuesday - Friday) in Melbourne, Florida USA!
We have chosen the Crowne Plaza Melbourne - Oceanfront for our meeting. Although meeting registration is not yet open, I encourage you to make your hotel reservation as soon as possible. We have a block of 75 rooms (Tuesday-Thursday nights) and 30 rooms (Monday night) set aside for the group until July 3, 2017, so make your reservations by this date. Don't miss out on the special pricing!
Here are the details:
Date: 25-28 July 2017
Place: Crowne Plaza Melbourne - Oceanfront, 2605 N. Hwy. A1A, Melbourne, Florida USA
Phone reservations: 321-777-4100. Mention one of the following group codes:
SIC - Standard attendees.
SIG - Federal government employees only. A valid federal government ID must be presented at check-in.
or
Online reservations:
Standard Attendees: https://www.crowneplaza.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=cp&localeCode=en®…
Federal Government Only (ID required at check-in):
https://www.crowneplaza.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=cp&localeCode=en®…
Self-parking is available at $5 per day (for overnight guests).
Visit http://www.cpmelbourne.com/ for hotel information.
Room rates are $119.00 per night plus tax ($113.00 per night for federal government employees with valid ID at check-in). Remember, this low rate is valid only until July 3, 2017, and only for the first 75 rooms (first 30 on Monday, July 24). Make your reservation right away! IMPORTANT NOTE: If you reserve your hotel room now, we will be able to determine if we need to open additional rooms at the group rate, and can ensure that everyone who needs a room gets one! Please be considerate to your fellow attendees and reserve your room as soon as possible.
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YOUR INPUT IS NEEDED FOR THE 2017 PROGRAM!!!
Our 2017 Program Co-Chairs are Elizabeth Benton (ebenton(a)uga.edu<mailto:ebenton@uga.edu>) and Lori Chamberlin (lori.chamberlin(a)dof.virginia.gov<mailto:lori.chamberlin@dof.virginia.gov>). Please contact them if you have any program or session topic suggestions, or would like to volunteer as a session moderator. More program details coming soon!
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2017 A.D. HOPKINS & ROGER F. ANDERSON AWARDS
Please begin to consider nominations for the A.D. Hopkins Award (for a professional who has made significant contributions to forest entomology in the southern U.S.) and the Roger F. Anderson Award (for an outstanding graduate student in forest entomology in the southern U.S.). Putting together a nomination packet takes some time, so start thinking now about colleagues and students who qualify for these awards. Nomination details and deadlines will be coming soon!
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I hope to see you in Melbourne in 2017!
William P. Shepherd, SFIWC Secretary-Treasurer
USDA Forest Service SRS
2500 Shreveport Highway
Pineville, LA 71360 USA
Voice: 318-473-7256
FAX: 318-473-7222
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Announcing the 2016 Emerald Ash Borer Research and Technology Development Meeting
October 19-20, 2016
Wooster, Ohio
The Ohio State University is pleased to host the 9th Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Research and Technology Development Meeting at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) in Wooster, Ohio. The program will include submitted oral and poster presentations. Submissions for all EAB related research and technology development are welcome.
The deadline to submit paper and poster titles is September 19, 2016. As in past years, a proceedings of abstracts will be published.
See the following website for registration ($50), call for paper and poster presentations, lodging information, and agenda (when finalized):
https://www.regonline.com/2016eabmeeting
Funding for this meeting has been provided by USDA APHIS.
Please forward this announcement to any interested people, and please excuse any duplicate email announcements.
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Daniel A. Herms
Professor
Department of Entomology
College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center
1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, OH 44691
330-202-3506 Office / 330-749-5453 Mobile / 330-263-3686 Fax
email: herms.2(a)osu.edu<mailto:herms.2@osu.edu>
Entomology Department: http://entomology.osu.edu<http://oee.osu.edu/>
Herms Lab: http://oardc.osu.edu/hermslab
Hi all - Attached is an "early alert" for a permanent research scientist position here in Morgantown, WV, USA. I'm sorry, but only US citizens are eligible.
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Andrew Liebhold
Research Entomologist
Forest Service
Northern Research Station
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c: 724-317-8668
f: 304-285-1505
aliebhold(a)fs.fed.us<mailto:aliebhold@fs.fed.us>
180 Canfield St.
Morgantown, WV 26505
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Hello,
I would be VERY interested in hearing about any successful operational/applied disease or insect resistance programs for forest trees (the area that I work in) - both for non-native pathogens and insects as well as for native ones; both for plantation forestry as well as for restoration purposes (such as one of the programs I am involved with for developing white pine blister rust resistance in whitebark pine (a species proposed for listing in the U.S. under the Endangered Species Act)). Please email me any information at rsniezko(a)fs.fed.us<mailto:rsniezko@fs.fed.us>. I am particularly interested in programs that have gotten to the stage of reforestation or restoration with resistant seedlings (or rooted cuttings, etc). An email contact of one or more people associated with such programs would be appreciated (as would any summaries of programs). I've been involved in organizing several international workshops of disease and insect resistance and am considering organizing another one in the near future - scientists that would be interested in such a workshop can also send me their contact information (see information on the 2011 workshop (and its proceedings) and the 2015 workshop below for information on two recent meetings).
A few references on resistance work and programs are below - but in general it is out of date, not world-wide, and shows relatively few programs that have advanced to the reforestation/restoration stage using resistant materials. Some of this is obviously due to the long-term commitments needed to develop an applied program and implement restoration, etc, but compiling information on other programs that have progressed to this stage, or are currently aiming for it (rather than just in the 'research' phase) would be useful.
I am also interested in newer programs or programs that are still pretty much in the 'research' phase - so please fill free to send that information as well.
Ultimately, I'll try to compile the responses and make available in some form.
Thank you in advance.
-Richard
Some notable resources below (but perhaps a listing of other key ones can be sent to me):
Yanchuk & Allard 2009 discuss tree improvement programs for forest health in the presence of climate change (Yanchuk & Allard 2009, Unasylva 231/232 Vol. 60: 50-56<http://www.fao.org/docrep/011/i0670e/i0670e11.htm>).
FAO Document: Selection and breeding for insect and disease resistance
http://www.fao.org/forestry/26445/en/http://ucanr.edu/sites/tree_resistance_2011conference/https://colloque.inra.fr/tree-parasite-interactions2015
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Richard A. Sniezko, PhD
Center Geneticist
Forest Service
Dorena Genetic Resource Center
p: 541-767-5716
c: 541-954-6793
f: 541-767-5709
rsniezko(a)fs.fed.us<mailto:rsniezko@fs.fed.us>
34963 Shoreview Drive
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
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Dear friends and colleagues,
Further to my earlier message (below), there is just a week to go until the deadline of the call for session proposals for the IUFRO Anniversary Congress next year. It would be fantastic to have good participation at our embedded all-Division 7 meeting.
Please see my message below for more information and background.
Kind regards,
Ecki Brockerhoff
(Coordinator, IUFRO Division 7 - Forest Health)
From: Eckehard Brockerhoff
Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 3:35 PM
To: 'rg70100-forclimair(a)lists.iufro.org'; 'rg70200-forpath(a)lists.iufro.org'; 'rg70300-forent(a)lists.iufro.org'; 'div7(a)lists.iufro.org'
Dear friends and colleagues,
As we cancelled the all-Division 7 conference in Istanbul that was planned for April 2016 (due to safety concerns), the Research Group coordinators, deputies and I have been thinking about options for a postponed or replacement all-Division conference.
We decided to use the opportunity to schedule our all-Division 7 meeting embedded within the upcoming 125th Anniversary IUFRO Congress next year (19-22 September 2017, Freiburg, Germany, see http://iufro2017.com/ ). This will be a special Congress, with participation from all of IUFRO, celebrating the 125th Anniversary of IUFRO. A number of other IUFRO Divisions will be embedding their all-division meetings within the congress and we (Div. 7) were invited to do so too. It is indeed an excellent opportunity to meet in Freiburg, and joining this helps to keep things simple because the congress organising team is helping with the organisational aspects and the venue. Incidentally, Sandy Liebhold (Deputy Div. 7 and Entomology RG coordinator) will chair the Congress Scientific Committee (for the entire congress).
We are also planning a field trip and Hervé Jactel (INRA, France) offered to organise it. This will likely include visits to forests in the Vosges Mountains (to see and discuss some forest health issues) as well as wine tasting in the Rhine Valley.
We encourage you all to consider submitting a session proposal for the all Div. 7 portion within the conference.
The deadline for session proposals is 15 June 2016 (see http://iufro2017.com/call-for-session/ ). In contrast to the IUFRO World Congress, IUFRO officers are welcome to organize sessions at the Freiburg congress around working party themes. We also may propose the sessions that were planned for the cancelled conference in Istanbul at the 125th Anniversary Congress so organizers of those session are welcome to resubmit them here too. When submitting a proposal online, be sure to check the box indicating that the proposed session would be in the embedded all-Division 7 meeting.
Regarding safety concerns in Europe, as Freiburg is a relatively small city and most probably not a prime target for any malicious activity, it should be safe enough to encourage your participation.
Regarding other options for Div. 7 meetings, there are already a number of working party meetings planned. An overview of the ones coming up has been given in our recently published annual report, seehttp://www.iufro.org/download/file/23800/2797/70000-annual-report-2015_p… ). More information on upcoming events is also given on the IUFRO website athttp://www.iufro.org/events/calendar/current/
Please get in touch with us if you have any thoughts or questions about this. And please consider submitting a session proposal for the 125th Anniversary Congress.
Eckehard ("Ecki") Brockerhoff, Coordinator IUFRO Division 7, Forest Health
eckehard.brockerhoff(a)scionresearch.com<mailto:eckehard.brockerhoff@scionresearch.com>
On behalf of the Research Group coordinators:
Elena Paoletti, Coordinator IUFRO RG 7.1, Impacts of Air Pollution and Climate Change
elena.paoletti(a)cnr.it<mailto:elena.paoletti@cnr.it>
Jolanda Roux, Coordinator IUFRO RG 7.2, Pathology
Jolanda.Roux(a)up.ac.za<mailto:Jolanda.Roux@up.ac.za>
Andrew ("Sandy") Liebhold, Coordinator IUFRO RG 7.3, Entomology
aliebhold(a)fs.fed.us<mailto:aliebhold@fs.fed.us>
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Dear friends and colleagues,
As we cancelled the all-Division 7 conference in Istanbul that was planned for April 2016 (due to safety concerns), the Research Group coordinators, deputies and I have been thinking about options for a postponed or replacement all-Division conference.
We decided to use the opportunity to schedule our all-Division 7 meeting embedded within the upcoming 125th Anniversary IUFRO Congress next year (19-22 September 2017, Freiburg, Germany, see http://iufro2017.com/ ). This will be a special Congress, with participation from all of IUFRO, celebrating the 125th Anniversary of IUFRO. A number of other IUFRO Divisions will be embedding their all-division meetings within the congress and we (Div. 7) were invited to do so too. It is indeed an excellent opportunity to meet in Freiburg, and joining this helps to keep things simple because the congress organising team is helping with the organisational aspects and the venue. Incidentally, Sandy Liebhold (Deputy Div. 7 and Entomology RG coordinator) will chair the Congress Scientific Committee (for the entire congress).
We are also planning a field trip and Hervé Jactel (INRA, France) offered to organise it. This will likely include visits to forests in the Vosges Mountains (to see and discuss some forest health issues) as well as wine tasting in the Rhine Valley.
We encourage you all to consider submitting a session proposal for the all Div. 7 portion within the conference.
The deadline for session proposals is 15 June 2016 (see http://iufro2017.com/call-for-session/ ). In contrast to the IUFRO World Congress, IUFRO officers are welcome to organize sessions at the Freiburg congress around working party themes. We also may propose the sessions that were planned for the cancelled conference in Istanbul at the 125th Anniversary Congress so organizers of those session are welcome to resubmit them here too. When submitting a proposal online, be sure to check the box indicating that the proposed session would be in the embedded all-Division 7 meeting.
Regarding safety concerns in Europe, as Freiburg is a relatively small city and most probably not a prime target for any malicious activity, it should be safe enough to encourage your participation.
Regarding other options for Div. 7 meetings, there are already a number of working party meetings planned. An overview of the ones coming up has been given in our recently published annual report, seehttp://www.iufro.org/download/file/23800/2797/70000-annual-report-2015_p… ). More information on upcoming events is also given on the IUFRO website athttp://www.iufro.org/events/calendar/current/
Please get in touch with us if you have any thoughts or questions about this. And please consider submitting a session proposal for the 125th Anniversary Congress.
Eckehard ("Ecki") Brockerhoff, Coordinator IUFRO Division 7, Forest Health
eckehard.brockerhoff(a)scionresearch.com<mailto:eckehard.brockerhoff@scionresearch.com>
On behalf of the Research Group coordinators:
Elena Paoletti, Coordinator IUFRO RG 7.1, Impacts of Air Pollution and Climate Change
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Jolanda Roux, Coordinator IUFRO RG 7.2, Pathology
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Andrew ("Sandy") Liebhold, Coordinator IUFRO RG 7.3, Entomology
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Save the Date: Announcing the 2016 Emerald Ash Borer Research and Technology Development Meeting
October 19-20, 2016
Wooster, Ohio
The Ohio State University and USDA APHIS are pleased to host the 9 th Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Research and Technology Development Meeting at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) in Wooster, Ohio. The program will include submitted oral and poster presentations. Submissions for all EAB related research and technology development will be welcome.
Registration and program information will be forthcoming. If you're interested, please hold the dates and stay tuned for more information.
Please excuse any duplicate email announcements.
Daniel A. Herms
Professor and Chair
Department of Entomology
The Ohio State University
Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center
1680 Madison Ave., Wooster, OH 44691
330-202-3506 Office / 330-749-5453 Mobile / 330-263-3686 Fax
email: herms.2(a)osu.edu<mailto:herms.2@osu.edu>
Entomology Department: http://entomology.osu.edu<http://oee.osu.edu/>
Herms Lab: http://oardc.osu.edu/hermslab
